I. Church Organization and Operation

II. Church Liability for Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims

III. Decision Makers - Liability and Protection

• Incorporation
• Church Rule
• Property Acquisition and Financing
• Insurance
• Church Policies and Records

• Negligence Claims
• Premises Liability
• Child Abuse/Neglect
• Sexual Misconduct
• Libel and Slanders
• Invasion of Privacy
• Immunities in Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims

• Standing for Complaint Against Decision Makers
• Theories of Liability
• Religious Decisions
• Protection for Decision Makers

IV. Employment Law

V. Taxes and Governmental Compliance

VI. Appendices

• Hiring Practices
• Employment at Will Doctrine
• Disciplinary Policy and Employee Termination
• Providing References
• Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• Americans With Disabilities Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
• National Labor Relations Act
• Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Immigration Reform and Control Acts of 1986
• The Texas Workers' Compensation Act

• AD Valorem Taxes
• IRS Compliance
• Copyright
• Tax Exempt Status and Political Activities
• Secretary of State Report
• State Sales Tax Exemption

• Articles of Incorporation
• Bylaws
• Constitution
• Signature Block for Church Representative
• Application for Employment
• Addendum For Clergy to Employment Application
• Driver Information Form
• Child Abuse Prevention Policy Checklist
• Preschool/Children/Youth Worker Application
• Letter/Telephone Reference Check Form
• Preschool/Children/Youth Worker Interview Form
• Criminal Record Check